(AN: hey guys it's sammy, i'm so sorry i haven't updated in a while and that this chapters kinda short but i really wanted to upload something. I'm behind on the tdpi episodes because i have to wait until they come on youtube for me to watch them. Hope you enjoy!)
I woke up from my position in a tree and realised most of my team mates were still asleep on the ground below. Because our wizard tower collapsed yesterday we had no shelter too sleep under and ended up sleeping in the pouring rain. I was an early riser so I decided to go out into the forest and find something edible for out team to eat. As I ventured out into the forest i decided to climb to the top of a tall tree so it would be easier to spot any edible food, that and I would be able to see any zombies coming for miles. I spent most days in the tree tops, that way crawlers can't get to you which is why I'm a master of climbing trees.
While in the tree I spotted Jasmine and one of the twins looking for food just like I was. One of the twins picked up a strange looking apple which i recognised straight away, it was poisonous. Before I could warn her Jasmine already had by launching a stick through the air that manage to pierce through the apple and knocking it right out of her hand.
The blonde screamed. "I could of given you a bite if you just asked" she cried nervously. "Sorry to scare you like that Samey" Jasmine said. So her names Samey,she's the more nervous twin if I recall. "But something seems off about that fruit. It's poisonous but I can't quite put my finger on what it's called" "It's called the mancinella fruit. The Spanish knows it as the apple of death " I piped up, making the girls notice me up high in the tree. "He's right, though I doubt it would have killed you,it would make your mouth blister like crazy" Jasmine said. I climbed down the branches and stood between Samey and Jasmine.
"The mancinella fruit may look like just a normal apple but it's skin lets off a toxin which gives you a nasty rash when you touch it" the blonde then looked down at her hand which was now covered in a nasty red itchy rash. "Oh gosh it's so itchy!"
"That's the first lesson in survival princess, know your fruits. Second? Soak your hand in water then rub it with sand. BOOM swelling gone." "But I'm supposed to help Jasmine look for berries" Samey said as she looked up hopefully at Jasmine who smiled in return.
"Don't worry about it, you wouldn't be much help if your hand swelled up like a wicket keepers glove" Both me and Samey gave her a blank stare. "Cricket? It's a game-" The confused stares continued as Jasmine sighed in defeat. "Never mind, just go." The cheerleader quickly thanked both me and Jasmine and then ran off to ease her swelling hand. Leaving me and Jasmine alone together. There was a short awkward silence between us followed by quick glances and blushing cheeks. Finally Jasmine decided to break the silence, something I was too nervous to do.
"I must say your quite the outdoorsmen, you even know your poisonous foods - I'm impressed"
"Same goes for your archery skills, you hit that apple straight on"
"Is their any reason you were up in that tree?"
"So the crawlers won't get me obviously, places high above ground are great for getting away from zombies. They're not the brightest of creatures.
"I hear you there mate" Jasmine spoke with a chuckle and she elbowed me playfully.
The effect this girls company was having on me was incredible, I've never felt so close and comfortable to someone in such a short time. I offered to help her find some berries and asking the way we started up conversation again, talking about everything and nothing all at once. I tried to be charming honestly I did but I'm just not a charming guy. My efforts of making her laugh succeeded though as she let out a giggle at one of my stupid comments. That giggle was followed by uncontrollable breathy laughter complete with a small snort at the end. Most people would think that a laugh like that would be a total turn off but I found it endearing. I felt a sense of relief that I was capable for her laughter, I was capable of putting her in such a state of relaxation and trust.
Of course our precious moment couldn't last and it didn't. Chris's voice sounded through the mega phone telling all the contestants to meet him near the campgrounds for the next challenge. We both looked at each other and said our goodbyes, as she turned around though I called out to her. "Good luck on today's challenge"
"You too!" She said as she ran off smiling, I swear I felt my heart beat right out if my chest.